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The final feed

5/10/2014

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I have just put Little I to bed, feeding her myself for the last time. Tomorrow I will drop the final feed and she will be put to bed with a bottle.

I know it is the right time as she fights with the boobies now instead of relaxing. I know it is my decision and a big part of me feels relief that I have done my job well for over 7mths and we are ready to move onto the next stage. Husband can start to be involved in bedtime more and I can actually get out of the house now and then.

But she is my last baby. So that was my last breastfeed ever. And I'm sad. Proper sad. Because I'll never experience that again. I'm not a breastfeeding fanatic, people should feed their babies however works for them. But it worked for me and I continued to grow my babies with my milk which made me incredibly happy despite it being extremely hard work at the start and very painful at times.

So whilst this time next week I'll be over the worst of the discomfort as my boobs realise they are no longer needed and I'll be feeling happy that this chapter has come to an end and I can finally sleep on my front, drink gin and wear underwired bras, tonight I will be unashamedly sad.

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Kim Carberry link
5/10/2014 02:33:04 pm

Hugs to you.....The end of an era but the beginning of a new one! Good luck x

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All about a Mummy
6/10/2014 03:36:19 am

Thanks Kim. Husband cheered me up with a bar of Whole Nut and some flowers. Hopefully giving her the bottle tonight won't be too emotional! Xx

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Bestie
6/10/2014 06:43:47 am

Love you! Xx

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Elizabeth Lucye Robillard link
6/10/2014 12:42:14 pm

Feeding on demand is the way to ensure a good character - the bottle will be fine, just keep sugars checked, all the best

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Smalltimemum1 link
7/10/2014 10:40:41 am

You've done a great job mama xx lovely post

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Carie link
8/10/2014 03:12:44 am

Oh that's definitely a bittersweet moment - you've done a fantastic job though so a little gin to celebrate sounds like a great plan :)

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Rebecca U link
8/10/2014 03:14:20 am

Well done! I'm currently feeding and really enjoy it - I know I'll be sad too when its over #sharewithme

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Jenni - Baby Chaos link
10/10/2014 03:17:52 am

I know what you mean, I can already see our last feed on the horizon and it makes me sad, I am hoping that it will be after Boo reaches a year but I am going to be led my Boo.
Hurrah for underwire bras though!

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Jenny link
10/10/2014 02:08:34 pm

I know how you feel I was quite emotional when I stopped breakfeeding MM a few months back as she was my last baby. It's hard to say that final goodbye to the baby era and bonding stages of feeding and being the only one that can nurture her. But after a week or so you both will be better and more independent for it too. Thanks for linking up to Share With Me #sharewithme

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Hannah Budding Smiles link
13/10/2014 01:05:56 am

I'm not surprised you felt sad, I would be exactly the same. We had to start combi feeding recently and in a way I'm quite glad that I can't really tell when my last breastfeed will be. I hope your boobs aren't causing too much discomfort xx #BFingDiaries

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Hannah Mums' Days link
13/10/2014 06:43:36 am

Awww, I remember this feeling too! I found breastfeeding exhausting but saying good bye also left me feeling really sad. The end of an era, the last time only I could feed my son. But then the next stage, as you say, it just as lovely :) Enjoy it xxx
Thanks for linking up to #AllAboutYou xxx

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Zena's Suitcase link
24/10/2014 05:18:24 am

This made me a little sad too, but it does sound like the right time for you. How is the new chapter going? I bet Daddy is super happy to get extra cuddles at bed time and I hope your enjoying your gin :) Sorry my comment is so late. Thanks for sharing with #BFingDiaries

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